Anthony Simmons was drafted No. 15 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #15
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 87
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3426th at Clemson
The pick
How Anthony Simmons came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Games played
- 87
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3426th among Clemson picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 34100% of career value
- Final season
- 20046 years after the draft
Around pick 15
Who came off the board on either side of Anthony Simmons.
Auburn · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Nebraska
Utah
North Carolina
Clemson in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Clemson · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#101
Johnny Rembert
LB · NE · 1983
Clemson · 2× Pro Bowl
#125
Ed McDaniel
LB · MIN · 1992
Clemson · 1× Pro Bowl
#98
LeRoy Hill
LB · SEA · 2005
Clemson
#15
Wayne Simmons
LB · GB · 1993
Clemson
#128
Jeff Davis
LB · TB · 1982
Clemson
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Anthony Simmons in the 1998 NFL Draft
Anthony Simmons is a Linebacker out of Clemson selected No. 15 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1998 NFL Draft. 87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Anthony Simmons drafted?
Anthony Simmons was selected No. 15 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/anthony-simmons.
What college did Anthony Simmons play for?
Anthony Simmons played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Anthony Simmons's NFL career turn out?
87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/anthony-simmons.